Sumatriptan
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Sumatriptan is a migraine headache medication used to alleviate associated symptoms of headaches, nausea and light sensitivity. It's also used to treat cluster headaches.
Take Sumatriptan migraine medication as soon as your migraine begins in order to effectively tackle symptoms and treat it. While it isn't a painkiller, this pain-relieving medication works by thinning the brain’s blood vessels and blocking pain receptors associated with migraine headaches.
- Effectively treats migraine symptoms (with or without the presence of aura)
- Relieves nausea, pain and sensitivity to light
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Sumatriptan
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Sumatriptan belongs to a group of medicines called triptans, or serotonin noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors.
While Sumatriptan tablets are not a painkiller, they do help relieve migraine symptoms. Please note, Sumatriptan 50mg tablets do not prevent migraines from occurring.
Sumatriptan works by actively narrowing the brain’s blood vessels. This effectively reduces pressure in the brain, relieving painful and irritating symptoms of migraines.
Buy sumatriptan online from Pharmacy Online. Sumatriptan migraine medication is available in two strengths: 50mg or 100mg. We stock both Sumatriptan 50mg tablets and Sumatriptan 100mg tablets. Sumatriptan is available as a tablet, a nasal spray, or an injection.
When to Use Sumatriptan Tablets?
Sumatriptan tablets are highly effective in treating migraine headaches in adults. You can take them for migraines with or without aura symptoms. Here’s when to take them:
- When Migraines Start: Sumatriptan can relieve or eliminate migraine symptoms when they first begin. However, it’s best to take it early on. However, Sumatriptan isn’t used to prevent migraines, but there are other medicines that have this effect.
- If Other Treatments Don’t Work: Paracetamol and ibuprofen can often be ineffective for migraines, but Sumatriptan is able to treat your symptoms.
Sumatriptan Tablets Age Restrictions
Sumatriptan tablets are only suitable for adults aged 18 and over. It's not approved for use in children. If you're over 65, you should seek medical advice before using any Sumatriptan treatments, as triptan medicines can tighten the airways.
How to Use Sumatriptan Tablets?
If you’re experiencing an acute migraine headache, you can use Supatriptan tablets to relieve the symptoms. Please follow the instructions carefully when treating a migraine:
- Onset: Sumatriptan is most effective when taken as soon as your migraine begins; however, it can also be effective later on. If you experience auras, you should wait to take the tablet until the headache actually starts.
- Swallow: Take the Sumatriptan tablet whole with water, unless the tablet has a score line that allows you to break it in half. You should never crush Sumatriptan tablets.
- Dosage: Sumatriptan tablets are available in 25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg doses. Your doctor or pharmacist will help you determine the right dosage for you. Once you take the initial dose, you can take a second one if your symptoms return two hours after the original dose. You shouldn’t exceed 200 mg a day, unless your doctor advises otherwise.
If you find that Sumatriptan doesn’t relieve your symptoms, please seek medical advice. Your doctor will be able to recommend a different treatment.
When to Avoid Using Sumatriptan Tablets?
While triptan medications are highly effective at treating migraines, they’re not suitable for everyone and can result in severe side effects. If any of the following apply, you should avoid taking Sumatriptan:
- Cardiovascular Conditions: As triptan medications narrow the blood vessels, they can be hazardous for individuals with heart disease or high blood pressure. You should also avoid using them if you have a history of strokes.
- Basilar & Hemiplegic Migraines: If you experience these rare types of migraines, which cause paralysis, dizziness, and speech problems, taking Sumatriptan can increase the risk of strokes.
- Liver Problems: Individuals with severe liver conditions should either avoid Sumatriptan altogether or take a lower dosage.
- Allergies: If you’re allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients in Sumatriptan, avoid using it, as it can cause severe reactions.
Sumatriptan Tablets Precautions
If you’re taking any other medications, please consult a medical professional for advice before using Sumatriptan, as it may cause interactions. While pregnant and breastfeeding women may be able to use the treatment, there’s a risk that it can harm the baby.
Sumatriptan Tablets Ingredients
The active ingredient is Sumatriptan succinate, a salt form of the compound which offers therapeutic effects. However, Sumatriptan also has inactive ingredients, including:
- Dibasic calcium phosphate / Calcium hydrogen phosphate:
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Croscarmellose sodium
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Hypromellose (HPMC
- Magnesium stearate
- Lactose
- Iron oxide
- Titanium dioxide (E171)
- Polysorbate 80 (E433
- Mannitol (E421)
Sumatriptan Tablets Side Effects
There are possible risks of side effects when taking Sumatriptan. Like any medication, it is important to know the side effects before taking Sumatriptan.
These can include feelings of numbness or tingling, as well as sensations of warmth or cold. Tightness in the chest is also reported as a possible side effect of Sumatriptan.
Other common side effects of Sumatriptan include:
- Feeling sick or being sick (nausea and vomiting)
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness, weak and hot flushes
- High blood pressure
- Shortness of breath
Please seek immediate advice from your GP or a member of our team if you experience any side effects, including chest pain, allergic reactions, or any adverse effects.
In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to sumatriptan.
When do I take Sumatriptan Tablets?
It is advised that you take one Sumatriptan migraine tablet as soon as your migraine symptoms begin to occur. This helps target painful symptoms as quickly as possible. They usually begin to work within 30 to 60 minutes. If your symptoms persist or recur, take another dose of Sumatriptan no sooner than 2 hours after your first dose to help subside your migraine.
Do not take sumatriptan tablets if you've already taken other migraine treatments such as ergotamine or other triptans.
Can I combine Sumatriptan with other pain relief tablets?
It is generally okay to use pain relief tablets such as paracetamol or ibuprofen alongside Sumatriptan. However, it is not recommended to combine multiple medications without consulting a professional for medical advice.
For further advice, speak to a member of our team, your doctor, or pharmacist.
Who shouldn't take Sumatriptan tablets?
Do not take Sumatriptan tablets if:
- You've had an allergic reaction to Sumatriptan tablets in the past
- You are developing heart disease, have chest pain, or you've had a heart attack
- You have circulation problems i.e. peripheral vascular disease
- You have uncontrolled high blood pressure
- You are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding
- You have liver disease
Should I take Sumatriptan with food?
There are no specific requirements to take Sumatriptan with, or without, food.
Can I drink alcohol if I have taken Sumatriptan?
The positive effects of Sumatriptan are not directly affected by alcohol. However, alcohol can cause headaches, increasing the severity of migraine symptoms, so it is not advised that alcohol is taken when trying to combat migraines.
Does Sumatriptan work for non-migraine headaches?
Sumatriptan is an effective migraine treatment, as well as for nausea and light sensitivity symptoms. To tackle regular headaches, other medicines such as standard pain relief tablets such as paracetamol, should be used, rather than Sumatriptan.
Can I drive if I have taken Sumatriptan tablets?
Sumatriptan tablets can occasionally cause drowsiness or sleepiness. In instances where you do feel tired as a result of taking Sumatriptan medication, you should avoid driving or operating machinery.
How do Sumatriptan 50mg tablets alleviate migraine symptoms?
Sumatriptan 50mg tablets work by thinning the brain’s blood vessels and blocking pain receptors associated with migraine headaches. In doing so, they alleviate symptoms of a migraine attack.
Can I take Sumatriptan tablets if I'm having a migraine attack?
Yes, it's recommended you take sumatriptan tablets as soon as your migraine headache begins to help tackle any painful symptoms.
What if I've taken too many Sumatriptan tablets?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you've taken more than your usual dose, and seek medical attention straight away, as too many Sumatriptan tablets can make you very ill.
Will Sumatriptan tablets affect other medicines?
There are some medicines that interfere with how Sumatriptan works.
Tell your doctor immediately if you're taking:
- Other migraine medicines
- Antidepressants called MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- antidepressants
Do not take Sumatriptan tablets with St John's wort as it can increase your risk of developing Serotonin Syndrome.
How often can I take Sumatriptan tablets?
The maximum amount of Sumatriptan you should take in 24 hours is 200mg. If one tablet doesn’t relieve your symptoms, you can take another one - but it’s essential to never exceed the recommended dosage. If the second dose doesn’t relieve your migraine symptoms, please see a doctor for advice.
What should I do if Sumatriptan doesn’t work for me?
Sumatriptan is generally an effective treatment, but individuals with severe or hormonal migraines might find that it doesn’t relieve their symptoms. There are numerous triptan medications available, and your doctor will be able to recommend a suitable treatment for your condition.
Can I take Sumatriptan every day?
No, you should only take Sumatriptan when a migraine starts. If you suffer from more than ten migraines a month, it’s essential to see a healthcare professional. There are also preventative treatments available to reduce the frequency of your migraines.
Leaflets
Please read the Sumatriptan patient information leaflet before taking or buying Sumatriptan. It is essential to read the patient information on any medication before taking it, to ensure there are no allergy risks or conflicts with other medications.
Sumatriptan Patient Information Leaflet
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